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The Oaken Arms

RestaurantWolverhampton, ENG

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(1,732 reviews)

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+44 1902 847342
Holyhead Rd, Codsall, Wolverhampton WV8 2HX, United Kingdom
£20–30 · Reported by 421 people

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About The Oaken Arms

On Holyhead Rd in Wolverhampton, The Oaken Arms is a British gastropub with table service, where staff take drink and food orders. The menu runs to roast dinners, with a Sunday roast option among them. A log fire sits in the space, which has recently been refurbished with new decor. Outdoor seating gives an option for eating outside, and the step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Dogs are welcome throughout. Reservations are recommended. The pub opens daily, and free Wi-Fi is available for those settling in. Takeaway and delivery cover food for off site, extending the kitchen's reach beyond the dining room itself.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Reviews

4.3/5
1,732 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, dog-friendly pub, cosy log fire and steak sandwich with beef dripping gravy.

5★
1,094
4★
377
3★
114
2★
65
1★
82

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most consistently return for the cosy, fireside atmosphere, especially since the refurbishment, and for staff repeatedly praised as polite, attentive, and welcoming. The steak sandwich with beef dripping gravy, the duck from the weekend treat menu, and a rare fillet steak all draw particular praise, alongside espresso martinis and a well-made hot chocolate with flapjack. Roast dinners split opinion sharply: some call the beef tender and the pie and mash good value, while others describe it as tough, fatty, and served with wrinkled or undercooked vegetables. A Father's Day set menu drew complaints of running out of entrees and desserts, a sour crumble, and a prawn cocktail served with supermarket bread, and one visitor called an overcooked chicken breast "like eating cardboard." One reviewer also found a pint of Wainwright's not tasting as it should. Seating can feel cramped, with one diner initially placed in a walkway between sections until staff moved the table. Several reviewers highlight dog-friendliness and describe staff going out of their way, including one group whose birthday cake was hidden and brought out by the team.

Featured reviews

  • Lisa Thomas
    “Fabulous visit. Food gorgeous (fish and chips). Erin was so helpful!! Made us feel right at home. We will definitely return.”
  • Heather Gwynne
    “A lovely meal, a hot evening we were sat by the open door which provided a nice breeze! The staff were extremely welcoming in particular Erin the young lady who served us was polite and knowledgable about the drinks and food menu.”
  • carol fox
    “Our waitress Erin was so nice and friendly ,definitely efficient nothing was too much trouble and so so Pleasant would come back again just to be served by her. Thank you for a pleasant experience Erin👌🏻 Food was absolutely amazing!!!”
  • Peter Smith
    “Lilly served us and was very pleasant and most efficient. Our granddaughter loved those colourful nails. Wow.”
  • Sakina Morris
    “We had a girlie lunch here yesterday and we were served by Abby, nothing was too much trouble, the level of service was perfect, Abby was polite, knowledgeable and helpful and all with a smile, we eat here often and I’ve never been compelled to leave a review about the staff, the food here is always great, but Abby did a great job yesterday and a few of the others could follow suit. I hope the feedback is given as it was very well deserved. Thank you”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Has great beer selection
  • Has great wine list
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
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  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Serves food at bar
  • Casual
Offerings· 6
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves food
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Highlights· 2
  • Has great beer selection
  • Has great wine list
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Dining options· 2
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Parking· 4
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Service options· 1
  • On-site services available
Popular for· 1
  • Good for solo dining
Atmosphere· 3
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

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The Oaken Arms
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